such; like that; that sort of; very
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
to watch over; to watch attentively
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
every person; each one; everybody
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
blending of Japanese and Western styles
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
chief; main; principal; important
space (room, area, outer space)
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
kitchen; financial situation
storage room; storeroom; closet; grayish blue
staying the night; lodging (at)
piece; fragment; one (object)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)